Job Description
Plots & New Homes Manager
Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)Job Type: Full-time or Part-time consideredSector: Property Law / Development & House Building
Join a Tier 1-Ranked Legal 500 Firm
We are proud to be working with aTop 150 UKLaw firm and Top Tier firm in The Legal 500. Their looking to expand their Development & House Building team is one of the most highly regarded in the region, known for its deep expertise and longstanding client relationships with SME and national housebuilders.
The Role: Plots & New Homes Manager
Our client is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to lead and grow their Plots and New Homes service, working across their Legal 500-ranked Development & House Building and Residential Conveyancing teams.
This is a new and strategic role ideal for someone commercially minded, team-focused, and confident in managing high-volume plot sales work. You’ll be pivotal in supporting both housebuilders and purchasers throughout the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and grow the New Homes offering as part of our wider Property Division.
* Act for developers: manage site setup, prepare legal handbooks and plot sale packs, and supervise plot sales.
* Act for purchasers: review site documentation, raise enquiries, and supervise completions.
* Manage and build on panel relationships with national and regional housebuilders.
* Ensure compliance with Land Registry, lender requirements, and the New Homes Quality Code.
* Lead and support a growing team of solicitors, conveyancers, and paralegals.
* Help innovate processes and drive efficiencies using AI-enabled workflows and client data rooms.
You’ll Need:
* Minimum 5 years’ PQE in residential development or new homes.
* Experience acting for both developers and purchasers.
* Strong understanding of site setup, infrastructure arrangements, and lender expectations.
* Proven ability to manage a team and handle high-volume plot sales.
* Solid knowledge of the New Homes Quality Code, CQS, and compliance protocols.
* Strong client care skills, commercial acumen, and a proactive mindset.
What’s on Offer:
* Hybrid working - Reading-based (5 mins from station) with flexibility working from home 2-3 days.
* Easy commutablity from London, Oxford, Bristol, Southampton, with direct train links within an hour.
* Competitive salary + annual performance bonus (up to 20% of salary for high billers)
* 25 days holiday + birthday off + option to purchase 5 additional days
* Private medical insurance
* Matched pension scheme
* Life assurance (5x salary)
* Cycle to work, season ticket loan, and shopping discounts
* Fee-earner bonus scheme and team performance bonuses
* Wellbeing hour, charity days, and dog-friendly office
About Us:
The firm are a Legal 500 Top Tier law firm and are Top 150 UK based in central Reading. Thier leading Property Sector is split into three teams:
* Commercial Property - known for advising major international clients in tech and life sciences
* Development & House Building - renowned for working with housebuilders, developers, and landowners
* Residential Conveyancing - expert in residential property law and new homes transactions
Apply Today
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a growing area within a forward-thinking and award-winning firm. We welcome applications from those seeking both full-time and part-time hours.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.